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A cholesterol-reducing medication has been used for decades to help reduce the levels of LDL or “bad” cholesterol. It has even been hailed as having the ability to reduce overall mortality, helping to save lives in many medical regimens. Now, a new study suggests that this drug could also potentially extend the survival of those ...click here to read more

The consumption of alcohol has been a part of human history for thousands of years. And its presence is often welcome during times of celebration and joyous occasions. Despite being a beverage to be enjoyed only in moderation, there are people who drink alcohol in excess, known as alcoholics. Many people view alcohol abuse as ...click here to read more

For men, growing old brings with it common “plumbing” problems, which can be quite tedious and annoying. For women, it is far more common to discuss incontinence, urine infections, and bladder problems, while so many men suffer in silence. Men can experience bladder leaks as a result of an enlarged prostate. They could even end ...click here to read more

Cases of fatty liver disease are on the rise as people’s waistlines continue to grow. As fat permeates the liver, the organ becomes unable to function properly. Over time, fatty liver disease can worsen into fibrosis or, ultimately, liver cancer or cirrhosis. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects nearly one in three Americans. NAFLD can ...click here to read more

September marks the 6th annual World Alzheimer’s Day and aims help spread information about this debilitating and often insidious condition, commonly affecting our elders. It is estimated that two out of three people globally do not have an understanding of which Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is. To help do our part, we at Bel Marra ...click here to read more

Relapsing polychondritis is an autoimmune disorder that presents with non-specific symptoms affecting the neck, nose, throat, and ears. The disease is rare and primarily involves cartilage tissue becoming inflamed. Any tissue that contains cartilage is at risk of being affected by this condition. The eyes, blood vessels, and heart have cartilage in them, making them ...click here to read more

The basic food groups include dairy, grains, fruits and vegetables, and meat and alternatives. But there’s a push to add a fifth food group, which consists of foods that can work wonders for your health. A researcher at Western University, Gregory Reid, is pushing for Health Canada to add fermented foods as the fifth food ...click here to read more

September is prostate cancer awareness month and helps shed information on the most common cancer affecting men. About 1 in 7 men have a prostate cancer risk with them developing the condition at some point in their lifetime. We at Bel Marra want to do our part and spread helpful information to your readers and ...click here to read more

Puffy eyes, or bags under the eyes, can occur for numerous reasons, and can even be hereditary. Puffy eyes are commonly associated with weakening of the muscles supporting the eyelids brought on by aging. As a result, fat that supports the eyes moves to the lower eyelids, making them look puffy. Fluid may also accumulate ...click here to read more

More than 20,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, with over 14,000 dying from the condition. Ovarian cancer risk is a real problem for the lives of every woman which is why September has been dubbed Ovarian Cancer awareness month to help women recognize the signs of this deadly disease. To contribute ...click here to read more

By now, you probably have already heard of all the threats around prolonged sitting. In fact, here at Bel Marra Health, we have numerous articles outlining the dangers of prolonged sitting. And some experts are even suggesting that sitting is the new smoking, meaning that’s how dangerous it is for you. You would think then ...click here to read more

Burping is considered a rude bodily function, but producing sulfur burps or rotten egg burps can be far more embarrassing. In fact, burping is a normal bodily function that helps get rid of excess gas in your digestive system. Usually, your burps smell and even taste like your previous meal, but sometimes they can come ...click here to read more

What are posterior cervical lymph nodes? Posterior cervical lymph nodes are a group of glands located behind the neck, or in the cervical region of the spine. As part of the immune system, the glands contain scavenging white blood cells that fight off infections. Having swollen cervical lymph nodes, also known as cervical lymphadenopathy, can ...click here to read more

A sudden shortness of breath and an inability to breathe normally are issues that asthma sufferers have to deal with on a regular basis. Luckily, there are treatments available to help them control these symptoms, but the search for even better options is ongoing. Asthma is a condition where the airways in your lungs narrow ...click here to read more